These are the shoes that started it all. My very first written pattern. ;) I was determined to make a cute pair of shoes for my newborn baby girl, and EVERY bootie pattern I tried, I hated. Most of them turned out looking like boats. And the ones that didn't had double soles, which took A LONG TIME to make. I just KNEW there had to be a better way.

My friends and family watched on facebook as I posted picture after picture after picture of booties. I made booties over and over, again and again. I'd change one little thing, on the next pair, I'd change something else. It is THIS pattern that finally came about after literally HUNDREDS of booties. ;) My poor friend Kim, owner of My Crimson Clover, was crocheting along side me a LOT during that time had to hear me talk about nothing but booties for MONTHS.

It is still my favorite pattern, the one I am most fiercely proud of. So my newborn baby was 3 months old before she had her shoes, LOL, but in the end, they were perfect (for me.)

So of course, I had to write my ribbon maryjanes in toddler sizes before any of my other shoes.

And here we go crochet lovers!!

TODDLER RIBBON MARYJANES!!!

The pattern for these beautiful little shoes was written with my favorite yarn, Caron Simply Soft (click here to go to the Caron Website). The pattern is written in 4 sizes and range from a U.S. toddler size 6 to 11. (fits a 5" to 6.25" foot).

I am super proud of this design. It didn't take quite as long or as much work as my first pattern.... but close to it!

I am a perfectionist when it comes to my patterns, and these little shoes just HAD to fit a little girls foot PERFECTLY. No gaps, they needed to be able to "move" with the foot, and be able to be slipped on and off, as the ribbon secures the strap to the shoe, just like my baby ribbon maryjanes pattern.

My littlest girls, now ages 5, 2, and 1 LOVE these shoes. Lena, my 5 year old calls them her "princess play shoes". ;)

Okay, so now that you've sat through my long blog... you're all wondering how you can get your pattern, right?

Well, it's coming soon. My testers have helped me clean them up, I am working on the final edits, and this pattern will be released no later than October 1st, but may make an appearance much sooner. ;)

This give away contest has ENDED! Thank you for all who entered! My next blog post will announce the winners!

Well, here are the details.

When I release this pattern, I am going to give away SEVEN copies of this pattern.

What you need to do:

You can enter this contest several ways. COMMENT ON THIS BLOG. You can choose to do one of the following or all of the following. But be sure that you leave a separate comment for each entry! Winners will be chosen via Random.org using numbers, and each comment will have it's own number. Each comment you leave will get you one entry. The more entries, the better your chances!

#1) Follow this blog. See over on the right hand side a bunch of tiny pictures with the word "Followers"? Yup. You need to be one of those! Click on the button above that to follow my blog.

#4) Pin me on Pinterest.com You can pin any of my patterns on Etsy or Ravelry!

#5) Comment with something completely random! (Please keep this PG) #6) Join my friend Kelly's blog, "Living Craftily Ever After". This is one of my FAVORITE blogs to read. If you're a crafter, this blog is a MUST. http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/

This give away contest has ENDED! Thank you for all who entered! My next blog post will announce the winners!

Example of commentscomment 1 - I'm following your blog!comment 2 - I like The Lovely Crow on Facebook!comment 3 - I queued a pattern on Ravelry!comment 4 - I pinned you on Pinterest!comment 5 - My shoes are the oddest shade of green!commnet 6 - I joined Kelly's blog!

This give away contest has ENDED! Thank you for all who entered! My next blog post will announce the winners!

Again, winners will be chosen via Random.org, and I will announce the winners on my blog, and on my facebook page.This contest is open until I release the pattern! This will depend on my testers and my final edits, but this pattern WILL be released by October 1st.

An important note about this give away. If you have trouble following or commenting on my blog, please update your browser. If you are still having trouble, please go to the blogger help center, which can be found HERE. <---- click here.

Comments are the ONLY way to enter this contest, and I will not make exceptions. Please do not email me or leave comments on my facebook page if you are having trouble commenting. I am honestly not a computer wiz, and I will be unable to help you.

This give away contest has ENDED! Thank you for all who entered! My next blog post will announce the winners!

I pinned you on Pinterest, but I am still new at it, so don't know what I am doing!! I've had my acct. for a few weeks, but I am not good at this stuff.. Will take a while to get the hang of it.. Thanks..

People love the things I make, but everyone wants to know if I can make things for older ages. I'm already following your blog (how could I not be), so I can't wait for that new pattern to come out! :)

I have 2 pairs of boots and 5 1/2 ballet (not finished with the second) all within hand reach. I am experimenting with different colors and sizes. These are all from your patterns and were made in the last couple days. :)

About Me

I am a United States Air Force military wife, and mother of 6 gorgeous children. :) 5 girls, 1 boy. Ages 13, 11, 6, 5, 2, and 11 months.
They are my light, my love, my life.
I am an artist by heart. I love beautiful things. I love to create beautiful things. I have a passion for it.
I am the most comfortable when I have a crochet hook in my hand, and another couple tucked into my ponytail.
I have a serious yarn addiction. Ribbon and buttons too.
My mother is my hero. My husband is the other.
I have the best friends on the face of the planet.
I'm a positive person, I see sunshine at night, and live in my rose colored glasses.
Babies are my absolute favorite thing. There is nothing better in all the world than a fat baby. :)
The color pink soothes me, and puts me in the mood to create.
I love all things Etsy, and have to tear myself away from browsing the endless treasures I find there.
I love dogwoods, thai iced tea, rocking horses, dolphins, techno music, lace, Hasbro "My Little Ponies" from the 80's, and my big sisters laugh.
I love life.